Renewables provide over 80% of Portugal’s electricity in January
Renewable energy accounted for 80.7% of electricity generated in mainland Portugal in January, according to the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN). In its latest renewable electricity bulletin, the association said
Zoomarine marks 35 years with fresh new look
Zoomarine Algarve has launched a new “visual identity” to mark its 35th anniversary, updating its brand while highlighting its long history with generations of visitors. According to the Guia-based theme
No relief as heavy rain prompts high flood risk warning
Civil protection authorities are warning that the heavy rainfall forecast for the coming days in Portugal could lead to further flooding. Mário Silvestre, national commander of Portugal’s Civil Protection (ANEPC),
Railway lines “will take months” to put back in order
The terrible consequences of Portugal’s recent storms have seen minister for infrastructure and housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, accept that some railway lines will take months to become fully operational. Such
Two PJ inspectors shot during house search in Paredes
Two inspectors from Portugal’s PJ police force were shot while carrying out a house search this Tuesday morning in Paredes as part of a wider police operation. The operation involves
Minister orders audit of Portugal’s critical infrastructure after weeks of storms
The Portuguese government has ordered a nationwide review of key infrastructure after weeks of severe storms across the country. Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, said the National
International Women’s Day celebration in Almancil
A networking event to celebrate International Women’s Day will be held on Friday, March 6, from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Lobos Club, in Dunas Douradas, Almancil. This inspiring event, organised
Man swallowed by sinkhole in Lagoa
A 65-year-old man was trapped for around two hours in a sinkhole which suddenly opened in the ground this week in Lagoa. The incident took place at around 5am on
On Presidents and Kings
Two questions came my way in the wake of António José Seguro’s resounding presidential victory. The first: I would love to hear your perspective on the election results and the
Road deaths up 31% this year in Portugal
Road accidents have claimed 60 lives in Portugal so far this year, up 31% on the same period in 2025, according to provisional data from the National Road Safety Authority